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Walks >
Explore the history of the Island on foot

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walks The Jersey Peace Trail

23 May 2025 Summer Night Sessions at Mont Orgueil Castle
27 May 2025 Liberation Creation Station!
28 May 2025 Early Years Learning
2 June 2025 Blowing against the Wind

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Stay There's lots of ways you can stay with us from holiday lets to weddings Find out more

Heritage Lets >
Unique places in Jersey to stay

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holiday lets The Cider Barn Apartment

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Featured Weddings

Venue Hire >
Perfect venues for any event

The Elizabeth Castle Retreat >
Reflection, inspiration and creativity in the heart of St Helier

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Membership >
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Volunteer >
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Corporate support >
Support your staff and your Island
Patrons >
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Fundraising >
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Donate to the collection >
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Research Discover the archives, collections and stories of Jersey Find out more

Family history research >
Research tips and links
Jersey Archive >
The Island’s national repository of records on all aspects of Jersey’s history
Archives & Collections Online >
Explore our collections from wherever you are in world

Object in focus >
Discover the story behind some of the objects and archives in our collection
Our collections >
Discover the Island's collection of objects, artefacts and artwork
Historic Environment >
Explore our historic environment, this page includes how to report a find

Intangible cultural heritage >
Help us collect our Island's intangible cultural heritage

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Learn Never stop learning about Jersey's history Find out more

Podcasts >
Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey
Jersey Heritage TV >
Watch the story of Jersey

Schools >
With Jersey Heritage, students can learn more about the story of Jersey’s history
Community >
Our Outreach work shares and celebrates our Island story throughout our community

Advice and resources >
Discover professional advice and resources
Jèrriais >
The indigenous language of Jersey

History

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La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri

Discover Our Island Story

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Seeing the Light

A FREE exhibition inspired by the exceptional properties of the light in Jersey.

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Marie Esnouf

Marie Esnouf’s story is a fascinating yet chilling chapter in the history of Jersey.

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Farming after Liberation

The surprising story of how Hamptonne and other Jersey farms almost collapsed during the Occupation.